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house » Latest travel news » Morocco, along with Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia and other African countries, will face major visa delays and new travel ban to the US in 2025: Everything you need to know Published November 6, 2025Morocco, along with Nigeria, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Zambia and other African countries, faces significant visa delays and a new travel ban to the United States in 2025, disrupting entry procedures. These countries are currently facing significant disruption as the U.S. immigration system struggles to manage increasing detentions and delays. With wait times for visa interviews stretching over two years at…

Tottenham Hotspur have sacked head coach Thomas Frank after less than eight months in charge after a disastrous 2-1 home defeat to Newcastle United left the club languishing in 16th place in the Premier League. The 52-year-old Dane leaves Spurs just five points above the relegation zone but remains winless in his last eight games, the longest such run without a win since October 2008. The decision was confirmed in an official club statement on Wednesday. “The club has made the decision to make changes to the men’s head coaching position, with Thomas Frank retiring today,” Spurs said in a…

The New Nigeria People’s Party on Wednesday expressed shock at the introduction of a bill in the US Congress that names its leader, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, for targeted sanctions over alleged violations of religious freedom in Nigeria. The bill, entitled the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Responsibility Act of 2026 (HR 7457), was introduced by Rep. Riley Moore (R-West Virginia) and co-sponsored by Chris Smith (R-N.J.). The bill recommends visa bans and asset freezes under the Global Magnitsky Human Rights Accountability Act for individuals and entities accused of engaging in religious freedom violations. The list includes Kwankwaso, Fulani herdsmen militia,…

78 Written by Lizzy Chakupi Former Rivers State Governor Rotimi Amaechi has added his voice to growing protests in Abuja demanding real-time transmission of election results in a demonstration that drew opposition groups, civil society leaders and activists to the capital. The protests, tagged “Occupy of Parliament,” began on Monday when hundreds of young Nigerians rallied at the Federal Secretariat and marched to Parliament House to protest the Senate’s decision to remove the phrase “real-time electronic transmission” from the Electoral Law Amendment Bill 2026. Protesters say the move undermines transparency and accountability in the electoral process ahead of the 2027…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced plans to expel 18 more Nigerians on its “Worst of the Worst” criminal registry, increasing the total number of West African nationals scheduled for expulsion from the United States to 97.This will arrive in just one week ICIR reported that 79 Nigerians convicted of various crimes were targeted for deportation by US authorities.Ann update DHS revealed on Monday that 18 more names had been added to the list, signaling an expansion of the ongoing crackdown.”The Department of Homeland Security is focused on the worst of the worst criminal aliens apprehended by U.S.…

41 Witnesses at the Department of State Services (DSS) in the ongoing trial of four men for allegedly being behind the June 5, 2022 attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on Tuesday identified one of the defendants as some of the actual attackers. The witness, who said he was a member of the Ondo Security Network (Amotekun), told the Federal High Court in Abuja that he was able to identify the second defendant (Al Qassim Idris) because of the close range gunfight. This is the second time since the trial began that prosecution witnesses have…

Tuesday’s US election is poised to have a major impact on potential immigration to the US, with contrasting policies proposed by Donald Trump and Kamala Harris. These policies will shape U.S. immigration policy and impact potential immigration opportunities and legal pathways to residency and citizenship. President Trump’s policies focus on tightening immigration enforcement and reducing Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. By contrast, Harris’ proposal aims to use her career as a prosecutor and lawyer to strengthen the southern border, expand legal immigration and create a path to citizenship. Harris has adjusted her border positions to work more closely with Trump,…

In the five years before the arrival of the COVID-19 pandemic, Nigerian immigration to Canada more than tripled, and new research shows this “Canada rush” was driven by a yearning for a more prosperous future. The African Institute for Public Opinion Research (API), in its “Dismantling Canada’s Rush – A Study of the Motivations of Nigerians to Migrate to Canada,” said Nigeria’s economic downturn, worsening security and poor performance of the country’s government are driving Nigerians to emigrate. “In recent years, the number of Nigerians wishing to immigrate to Canada has maintained an upward trend,” the report states. “Canada’s immigration…

The National Population Commission (NPC) estimates Nigeria’s current population at 198 million, with the urban population growing at an average annual growth rate of about 6.5 percent. National People’s Congress Chairman Eze Duruiheoma said this in New York while delivering Nigeria’s statement on sustainable cities, human mobility and international migration at the 51st Commission on Population and Development. “Nigeria remains the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous in the world, with an estimated population of over 198 million,” Duruiheoma said.“Recent global population projections predict that by 2050, Nigeria will be the third most populous country in…

The Lagos State Government has announced the partial closure of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway for four weeks to carry out critical repairs to damaged sections of the road.The disclosure was made in a statement signed by the Commissioner, Lagos State Ministry of Transport, Oluwasewun Oshiyemi, on Tuesday.The road closure will affect both inbound and outbound lanes between the U-Turn bus stop and the Misato tollgate, and traffic diversions are planned to minimize disruption.what they are saying The ministry said the repairs aim to repair damaged sections of the highway while maintaining smooth traffic flow in both directions. In a statement, the…